Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer to Be Questioned Under Caution in Assault Probe
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit will be questioned under caution regarding alleged involvement in an assault on police officers during a confrontation that injured an officer. Kroizer and party leader Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the investigation as a political witch hunt. Police Commissioner Dani Levy affirmed that assaulting officers is unacceptable and will be prosecuted regardless of the perpetrator's status. The probe follows reports of Kroizer and party director-general Itiel Neiman's potential involvement in the incident.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Yitzhak Kroizer will be questioned under caution over suspected involvement in an assault on police officers.
- Kroizer and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the investigation a "political witch hunt."
- The incident involved an assault on police officers during a pursuit of a minor in the Benjamin region.
- A police officer was injured in the nose during the confrontation.
- Police Commissioner Dani Levy vowed to prosecute anyone who attacks officers, irrespective of their standing.
Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer of the Otzma Yehudit party will be questioned under caution on suspicion of involvement in an assault on police officers. The decision to investigate Kroizer was made on Monday, following reports that he and the party's director-general, Itiel Neiman, may have been involved in an incident where a police officer was injured. The incident reportedly occurred after a pursuit of a Jewish minor in the Benjamin region, leading to a confrontation where officers were attacked. Kroizer, along with his party leader Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, strongly criticized the decision, labeling it a "political witch hunt" and "persecution." Ben-Gvir stated the "political witch hunt has lost all restraint." Police Commissioner Dani Levy addressed the situation, asserting that no one is above the law and that assaulting officers will not be tolerated, regardless of their status or position. "No one will attack police officers. It doesn't matter their status or role. We will not allow them to attack police officers and preach morality. We will reach those who attacked the officers and bring them to justice," Levy declared. The investigation into Kroizer's alleged involvement comes a day after the initial reports surfaced regarding the incident and the police's examination of his potential role.
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